This is lovely to see, I just happened upon it, here in Vermont, U.S. I walked the lower half of Offa's Dyke Path with 3 friends at the end of April (Chepstow to Knighton), then one of my friends and I detoured to Aberystwyth, where my great great grandparents were from - I walked into the church where they got married in 1851, so cool! What a treat to walk this with Joy, the connection between you two is so sweet.
6 years ago I was in this beautiful and human place call Kingdom of Jordan. May I have the balls to walk this amazing trail when I 'll come back there. You are my hero. Many thanks and gratitude for your video.
Its been 46 years since I first attempeted the PW South to North, three weeks later I finished it, for the first time. I returned the following year 1976 to hike it North to South. I loved both trips and, after finishing my 1976 Hike I started my Infantry training as the oldest recruit, I was only 21 and got the Nickname Grand-dad being the Oldest one of the Intake. Needless to say my Army nickname was Grandad for the next 3 years. I told no one of the hikes until we had finished training. One of my instructors guessed I had done some map reading training and some camping but he did not believe I had Hike so far in just three weeks. So I showed him my Pennine Way Companion Book. The look on his face the next day was priceless. His first words to the whole intake was "What did you do in the 3 weeks before arriving here", most say a few country runs to get fitter", he then turn to and said "Do you want to tell them or should I" I replied "You Can, but I doubt they will believe you". He just asked to Borrow my "Pennine Way Campanion" Book again just to prove that I had done something he did not think he could do. Those few kind words got me through the 18 weeks training with a smile on my face. Not a months go by now that I am retired that I do not watch someone Hiking the Pennine Way. Thanks for letting me relive my Hikes via you Videos. Tony the Retired Hiker in Essex.
Hi there! I done last summer part of this, from St. Ives to Penzance and this video was a great flashback of memories! I'm planning in August start from Minehead to Barnstaple. Do what you want but I suggest use waterproof socks. I used last time great combo of running socks injinji with 5 toes plus waterproof socks from sealskinz. Whole day hike in the rain and my feet was dry, warm and no blisters. Really recommending to try. Take care! Tom
Just found your channel a couple of days ago and I’m loving it. Love how while you are front and centre in the videos the story is about the adventure and not about you. It’s really refreshing. And this is a magnificent adventure. Love it. Most of all I’m glad you made it across the Jardine. You are so very lucky….Jon mentioned he ‘didn’t have a clue’ at the beginning of the video…but anyone who watches this and is inspired to do the same or similar - don’t wade across (or use lightweight watercraft like a SUP on ) waters that are possibly croc infested - the outcome is often not as uneventful as it was for Jon. The rest of the adventure - absolutely go for it!
Hi Jon, just wanted to say what a joy it was to come across your videos. Such amazing footage and filming.. not to mention the lovely music you add. You amaze me how you drop your camera for shots and have to double back for it... you must do much more milage having to do that 😜. It's been so great looking back at your past videos... you have been so adventurous in your life and I'm sure there is more to come... I hope 😁🙏👌💖
Wow what an adventure. Nice to see that as per your other videos , this wasn't merely a one of adventure, but that you have kept doing similar adventures in your life. Am really excited to find this channel. Greetings from sunny Perth, Western Australia 😊
This has been exactly what I needed to see after such a wet winter and now spring! Back on the SWCP soon, your video captures the path so beautifully.. thank you ☺️
This was an amazing video, and well done, you for completing the SWCP in some terrible conditions as well, especially the storm. We set off Monday walking from Exmouth to studland and we are really looking forward to the hike. Thanks for sharing 👍
What a lovely little film! Thank you for sharing :) really makes me want to walk it this summer or at least part of it. Very admirable that you camped almost every night!!
Paddy Dillon "Walking the Southwest Coast Path" by Cicerone publishing. There are two choices. A 3-volume set which use 1:25000 OS mapping of the whole route but are just maps (no route step-by-step directions). Total cost about £35. Or a single volume of directions and maps using OS 1:50000 mapping (by the looks of it). Cost about £12. I really like the larger scale maps, so have (or will have) the 3-volume set. Pocket sized. Vol 1 weighs 150g and measures 12x17cm. If you already have all or most of the OS 1:25000 maps for the path, these books don't really add much. But if you don't, or don't intend to buy them all, this will save you buying about 16 maps. Enjoy walking the Path - it's amazing. Worth noting - the route is very well marked, at least the part I've done from Minehead to Bude.
Good on ya mate, some hard yakka in that adventure, it would of broken many men well before reaching the Cape. Wouldn't surprise me if not much has changed since, but the old footage was nice to see, good memories of a much simpler time before tech became more mainstream.
Hi guys just been watching some of your videos fantastic productions amazing camera shots, really appreciate the hard work you have put into making these video. Really enjoyed your choice of music is there any way you could share some of your play list with me? Would like to use some of your music choices in my future videos. Many thanks Jon
I'm curious: Technically, you can't wild camp in the UK. DId you just go for it anyway? Have any trouble? I'm planning to do the Jurassic Coast this summer and planning which campsites etc to do. Did you just pitch wherever, when you felt it was time?
Hi Colin 99.9% of the time I would try and stealth camp, following the unwritten rules of pitching your tent half an hour before sunset and breaking camp half an hour after sunrise . camping In remote locations And of course, leaving now trace. Hope this helps Jon
Hi Laura Regarding your question I would say the Jordan trail is pretty tough especially for solo hiker’s carrying enough water and food was Quite a challenge. Also the vast and remote areas can be quite intimidating. Gps is Essential to complete the trail if travelling with out a guide. Altitude is not a Issue Although there are many sections of demanding steep uphill tracks. One thing I forgot to film was the many Aggressive dog packs that enjoyed Intimidating me when I passing through villages or Bedouin camps . So if you are scared of dogs it’s something to think about, Throwing a stone at them, or even pretending to throw a stone would usually see them running? Hope this helps a little Regards jon
